That to me, looks like a TI cradle not an AI. TI's fold back pretty flat ama and hull level. AI's the ama are much lower than the hull when folded back. If you fold AI ama forward, they will be about level with the hull. Maybe?

What you have are V2 Island cradles - there is a V1 (which your boat is) that you'll need - the difference is due to the aka arm attachment system and how the amas rest on the trailer - the old system didn't have any play, the new system does so it fits the cradles completely different.

Return that set to your dealer and get in place part # 72020403 (shown on page 16 of the parts catalog)

The V1 are are made from glass not ABS and do have carpet - but that could vary - I need to confirm and get back to you on that.... it's obvious in the shape - that the center area of the cradle is raised higher than the ama portion.

Yours seems high on the starboard side also. Are the anchor bolts spaced evenly? Thanks, what anchor bolts?

General advice = Release the pressure of the Ama bungees and see what happens. Then adjust (slide) the rear saddle, if you can, to get a better fit.Thanks but not sure what this means, take off the AMA attach Bungee? How would that help?

Speaking of fits, I would have a $1200 one if those things don't work. I wish I had never bought the hobie Trailer.

What you have are V2 Island cradles - there is a V1 (which your boat is) that you'll need - the difference is due to the aka arm attachment system and how the amas rest on the trailer - the old system didn't have any play, the new system does so it fits the cradles completely different.

Return that set to your dealer and get in place part # 72020403 (shown on page 16 of the parts catalog)

Thank You, Another trusted/experienced dealer said the same thing.I have explained this to my hobie dealer and even quoted the part numbers but he has rejected it and said, "Aus Hobie states that All cradles are the same". without saying what his source is.

What should I do if he refuses to fit the correct rear cradle?

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I'll be interested to see what comes out of this. The original fibreglass cradles were over $400 from memory. The plastic cradles are around the $200 mark.So it looks like Hobie are saying there are no plastic cradles for the V1 Aka AI's?